Destination Overview
Uganda
Uganda is a multicultural country in East Africa whose diverse landscape spans from the beautiful snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains to the intimidatingly vast Lake Victoria, the source of the great River Nile. Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries on the continent, boasting lush green vegetation and a warm tropical climate, undulating landscapes, exceptional life experiences and wide-ranging game holding onto its mark as the Pearl of Africa.
Capital
Kampala
Time
GMT +3
Currency
Ugandan shilling
Language
Swahili, English
Religion
Christianity
Population
48.6 Million
International Airports
Entebbe, Mbarara
Weather
Overall, Uganda experiences moderate temperatures throughout the year, around 22.8°C, with monthly temperatures ranging between 21.7°C (July) and 23.9°C (February).
Top Highlights
- The Rwenzori peaks reach towards the sky, the perfect challenge for bold explorers.
- Across the nation, parks are home to some of the world’s most exotic animals: Silverbacks, lions and countless others, ooh… Uganda is home to Africa’s big 5.
- Sports in the Pearl. Take a trip to a local derby or national team game, the atmosphere would be an experience of its own.
- The air is fresh and the views…simply magnificent. The Pearl of Africa provides the perfect setting for romance and cosy nights in.
- Visit Baha’I Temple which only Baha’i temple on the continent. Many say that when they step over the threshold, a quiet fill the air and a sense of peace overcomes them.
Tree Climbing Lions
See tree Climbing Lions in Uganda at The Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spotting a lion up amongst the tree branches is a unique and exciting moment, as lions are normally found in the open savannah grasslands roaming around, sleeping, resting, or hunting. The lions found here however, will normally climb and rest in the fig trees when noon approaches.
Adventure
Ever rafted down the Jinja Nile? It’s the adventure of a lifetime, a testament to the bold and brave. Or do you lean more towards great times with friends and leisurely walks down Entebbe Beach? No matter, whether you are a part-time explorer or an experienced travel junkie, the adventure you seek lies in Uganda.
Bird Watching
From the source of the White Nile on Lake Victoria to the snow-capped Rwenzori mountain ranges, the montane Forests of the Virunga Volcanoes to the desert plains of Karamoja, Uganda is an Equatorial Country of astonishing and amazing diversity of habitats and this richness is reflected in the ever-burgeoning bird list of over 1000 species.
Uganda Journeys
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- Algeria
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- Bhutan
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Discover the best of Uganda's natural wonders and wildlife in a journey that encompasses the extraordinary. Witness the endangered mountain gorillas up close, hike through lush rainforests to track chimpanzees, and embark on classic safari adventures that bring you face…
Get fascinated by Uganda’s diverse natural beauty, and embark on a journey to discover its hidden treasures. Explore the vibrant history of Kampala, savour its cultural essence, encounter some of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, and trek through lush rainforests…
Top Places to Visit
Algiers
Bright city by excellence, bettter known as “Algiers the white”. Algiers bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, and has one of the biggest ports in Africa. It can be visited in two distinct areas: the modern and the older part. Among its highlights, we can find: The Kasbah (classified in the World Heritage of UNESCO), the Palaces of Dar Aziza and Jenina, The Jardin d’Essai (the largest botanical garden in Africa), The Basilica of Algiers: Our Lady of Africa, The National Museum of Fine Arts. And many other picturesque monuments.
Constantine
Known as the city of suspension bridges and taking its name from the Emperor Constantine I who had it built in the 4th century, Constantine is the capital of the eastern region of the country. The city is also the cradle of the Arab-Andalusian music called Malouf. Tourists can visit the Kasbah, the Emir Abd-El-Kader Mosque, the Monument of the Dead or the Natural Arch of Constantine. Other sites such as the Bridge of El-Kantara, the National Museum Cirta, the Palace of the Bey or the Gustave Mercier Museum will also attract visitors.
Tipaza
Tipaza is an open-air museum. A scenic coastal city located only 70km from Algiers. Its landscape with Hellenic charm is reminiscent of Greece and Sicily. Tipaza was a Roman city in the Roman province of Caesarian Mauritania. It has many remains of the ancient Punic and Roman city, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. With its archaeological treasures and varied landscapes, it is a tourist city between the sea and the mountains.
Timgad
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, the site of Timgad will delight all history lovers. Timgad, a city in the northeast of Algeria, is home to this ancient Roman city of great archaeological importance that was originally intended to serve as a post against the Berbers of the Aures. Built with its baths, its temples, its forum as well as its amphitheater, the city is considered as the last Roman colony in Africa.
Djemila
The site of Djemila is located 50 km northeast of the city of Setif. Djemila (from Arabic: جميلة, “The Beautiful”) is an ancient city that houses the remains of the ancient Cuicul, a Roman city, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Djémila provides an exceptional testimony of a disappeared civilization. It is one of the most beautiful sites of Roman ruins in the world. The archaeological remains, the well-integrated Roman urban planning and the environmental framework come harmoniously together.
Tassili of the Hoggar
To the east of Tamanrasset rises at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters an eroded plateau of 250 kilometers in diameter composed of lava flows, the Atakor of Hoggar. According to specialists, the Hoggar mountains are more than 2 million years old. Its highest peak, Mount Tahat, reaches 3,003 meters. The most visited and best known place of the site is called Assekrem, residence of Father Charles de Foucauld during the summer of 1905.
